Make sure you pop into the Telford Inn who have a permanent, informal and incredible collection of photography and artwork adorning the walls, including colloquial and playful text in the nooks and crannies of this beautiful pub in the heart of the basin. The building was reportedly erected in the late 18th century as a house for Matthew Davidson, the supervisor of the construction of Pontcysyllte Aqueduct and the adjoining lengths of canal. Rooms were set aside for the Scottish engineer Thomas Telford whenever he visited the works. He was overseer of works on the Ellesmere Canal project. Notice the title Scotch Hall above the doorway. This is said to be Telford’s choice of name, but Davidson was also a Scot. There have been tales of hauntings at the Telford Inn. Staff say they sometimes see the ghost of a black and white collie-type dog in the function room, and a spectral lady dressed in Victorian clothing frequents the restaurant.